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Apple iPhone Xs

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display5.8 inches

ChipsetApple A12 Bionic (7 nm)

FCC IDBCG-E3218A

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FCC ID BCG-E3218A · released 2018-09-12.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only1.19 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only1.18 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.18 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.35 W/kg84% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.53 W/kg96% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.53 W/kg96% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	n/a
Body (EU, 10 g)	n/a
FCC ID	BCG-E3218A
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Apple iPhone Xs SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Apple iPhone Xs head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Apple iPhone Xs body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Apple iPhone Xs
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced	2018-09-12 22:16:27
Status	Available. Released 2018, September 21
Model Names	A2097, A1920, A2100, A2098, Phone11,2

Display

Type	Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Size	5.8 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
Protection	Scratch-resistant glass
Features	3D Touch
Display Test	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 5.171 (sunlight)

Camera

Main Camera	Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0m, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Main Features	Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera Features	HDR
Selfie Camera Video	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Type	Li-Ion 2658 mAh, non-removable (10.13 Wh)
Battery Test	Endurance rating 72h
Charging	15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) Wireless (Qi)

Hardware

Operating System	iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 16.3
Chipset	Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Performance	AnTuTu: 346379 (v7) GeekBench: 11472 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage	64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM NVMe
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
USB	Lightning, USB 2.0
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	Voice 71dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 78dB

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight	177 g (6.24 oz)
Colors	Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Build	Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame

Network

Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - A2097 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - A1920, A2100